Selma Man Is Facing Charge
Selma, Ala. AP reports 44 year old Frank Peters charged with first degree murder in death of estranged wife Betty Ruth Peters. Judge ordered bound over to grand jury, held without bond. Peters reportedly fought wife in Recorder's Court hallway before officers intervened. His wife Nellie Jean Peters, 30, was beaten to death in her apartment. their son Danny 3 witnessed. Police Capt. Ware noted past man slaughter charge in 1946 related to Peters' first wife.
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Selma
Ala
Frank Peters
Edgar Russell
Peters
Betty
Ruth Peters
Recorder’s Court
Nellie Jean Peters
W. G. Peters
Danny 3
W. M. Ware
Ware
Public Forum Letters Question Press Bias in 1962
Readers challenge Decatur Daily editorials endorsing De Graffenried and critiquing coverage of Bob Jones and TVA. Letters cite perceived Northern Alabama bias, urging consistency and fair reporting in governor and congressional races.
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The
Decatur Daily Public Forum
Decatur, Alabama
TVA
Bob Jones
Wallace
Tennessee Valley
Bob
North Alabama
Pany
W. Greenwood
4Th Avenue
Decatur
Alabama
Public Forum
Decatur Daily
Shelton
Senator De-Graffenried
Judge Wallace
South
North
Folsom
John Patterson
Patterson
Russell County
Barbour County
Negroes Suit Set For Today In Birmingham
A federal court in Birmingham will hear a motion to dismiss a suit by 17 Negroes against the Jefferson County Board of Registrars. The plaintiffs seek an injunction to force registration of all qualified Negro voters and to stop tests and questions not required of white electors. The board asks Judge Seybourn H. Lynne to dismiss the suit.
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Birmingham
Jefferson County Board of Registrars
U.S
Seybourn H. Lynne
Three Charged After Wreck With Tractor
A five year old tractor driver died in a tractor car collision near Tuscumbia Alabama. Three men were charged with manslaughter in connection with the Tuesday afternoon crash.
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Tuscumbia, Ala
Here
Road deaths in Spain hit 283 in July and August 1961
A total of 283 persons were killed in road accidents in Spain during July and August 1961. The figure reflects a sharp rise in casualties amid a hot summer period, highlighting unsafe driving conditions and increased travel.
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Spain
Local board sued over rules claimed by Negro plaintiffs
Plaintiffs allege defendants George Bellsnyder and Richard M. Harris, both board members, have established arbitrary rules not provided for or sanctioned by Alabama law or the U S Constitution. The suit challenges the legitimacy of the board's actions and seeks redress for the discriminatory rules in effect.
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George Bellsnyder
Richard M. Harris
Bellsnyder
Harris
Alabama
United States
Rains Defends States Rights and Agriculture in Congress
Congressman Rains is portrayed as a stalwart defender of state sovereignty in Congress. He is praised for 18 years of service, authorship of laws benefiting farmers, and active opposition to federal interference in education.
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Congressman Rains
Congress
Nibert Rains
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Ryan deGraffenried
Alabama Power
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Charles L. Murphree
Morgan County Friends
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